Thanks and Truth

Now that the holidays are coming up (ack, already??) I start to think of what I am thankful for, and why. There's a lot:
1) My husband. As cliche as it may sound, I am so grateful that I met D. He takes me for who I am, and pushes me towards a better me, no matter how much I may push back. He accepts that mistakes that I made prior to (and after) meeting me, and understands when I cry about them. He understands who I am and what I am. He has forgiven me for things that I've believed that I can't forgive myself for. He is my rock.
2) My family. Even though (or in spite of the fact that) I spent hours obsessing over the wedding, my parents loved it. My mother was so happy, my dad wore his uncomfortable tux (and looked fabu) and my grandma and brother were there. My mother even said she was so amazed at how we handled the whole thing - we hadn't seen the facility or the cake, and still I loved it and managed to have fun. I love that she recognized that. And I loved that I was able to make their only child's (since my twin brother will probably not be allowed to get legally married anytime soon....................what bullshit!) wedding fun and memorable, despite all the drama we went through .
3) My bridesmaids - Loud and Ding and my most favorite roommate ever, Ange. Girls, I know I didn't involve you in a lot of stuff, but you were my go-to girls when I had questions. I couldn't have done it without you.
4) Lucia - I heard about the mini-bottles of booze afterwards - you helped everyone have a great time, and my mom loved you. You didn't make a big deal out of her blindness and even toasted to her 4 lobsters. Thank you.
5) All of my friends who came to the WI reception. Thank you for coming out to celebrate the most joyous occasion of D and I's lives. It meant a lot to me that you came out, made the bar bill way higher than we expected, and just had a great time - I love you all.
6) My family and friends - D's parents are extremely anti-gay. But my brother was still a participant in the ceremony, and I couldn't have done that without you guys politely keeping your mouths shut - I truely couldn't have imagined it without him. I will still work on my new in-laws on this issue, but I doubt that they will change. So thank you.
7) The house - I love it! I finally feel as if I'm putting down roots in this town, and god knows I've never had that before. It's perfect.
8) My job - yeah, sometimes it sucks, and I work long hours. But it's a job I like, and it pays well, so I can't complain (too much :P)
9) My friends - thank you all for being around as you were. And I can't wait to see you at this year's gala.

Speaking of that, there is much to get done for that! So much for hibernating before the holidays :)